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title: "Internal Audit Services"
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buyer: "BOLTON AT HOME"
published: "2017-04-18"
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# Internal Audit Services

Buyer: BOLTON AT HOME  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ef961414-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b

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## Summary

Bolton at Home has completed the procurement process for Internal Audit Services, aimed at providing independent auditing across its operations. The contract, valued at £250,000, is classified under Auditing services, with a successful bidder being RSM Risk Assurance Services LLP. This procurement was conducted via an open procedure, with the tender published on 25th July 2016, and the tender period concluding on 9th September 2016. The contract period commenced on 1st February 2017 and is set to conclude on 1st February 2019. The services will be delivered in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for growth, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in auditing and compliance services. Companies that can deliver effective internal control evaluations, risk management assessments, and operational audits would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with Bolton at Home could facilitate enhanced business reputation and expansion within the public sector market.

## Notice

The contract will provide for the provision of internal audit services to Bolton at Home, covering all its areas of operation and providing assurance to the proposed group board and group audit committee. The internal auditor will independently examine, evaluate and report on the effectiveness of the internal controls - financial, operational, compliance and risk management - to ensure that they are both efficient and effective, and that they remain so in the light of changing circumstances. All information is contained within the tender documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e0b994-0f8c-4a1e-b70c-a1c393dfcff7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Apr 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Sep 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2017 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £165,600 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | BOLTON AT HOME |
| Locality | BOLTON |
| Post town | Bolton |
| Postcode | BL1 8SW |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD3 Greater Manchester |
| ITL 3 | TLD36 Greater Manchester North West |
| Local authority | Bolton |
| Electoral ward | Halliwell |
| Westminster constituency | Bolton North East |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSM RISK ASSURANCE SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79212000 - Auditing services

## Release History

- 18 Apr 2017 at 12:47 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e0b994-0f8c-4a1e-b70c-a1c393dfcff7
- 18 Nov 2016 at 20:16 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e0b994-0f8c-4a1e-b70c-a1c393dfcff7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/48e0b994-0f8c-4a1e-b70c-a1c393dfcff7
  25th July 2016 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://procontract.due-north.com/Advert?advertId=3493a0ec-4b52-e611-8114-000c29c9ba21
  Advert

## Notice URLs

- http://www.boltonathome.org.uk/

## Provenance

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